Public Input Requested: Kinzua Dam & Allegheny Reservoir Master Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District is...
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Under the Hemlocks: A Comprehensive Guide to Camping in the ANF Region
From the shimmering expanse of the Allegheny Reservoir to the rocky outcrops of the deep woods, the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) region offers a diversity of camping experiences that few places in the Northeast can match. Whether you are a "glamper" seeking a hot shower a...
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The Allegheny Reservoir: The Blue Jewel of the Pennsylvania Wilds
Nestled deep within the half-million acres of the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) lies one of Pennsylvania's most spectacular...
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The Stink of Spring: A Guide to Sustainable Wild Leek Harvesting
As the snow melts in the deep hollows of the North Country, a distinct, pungent aroma begins to waft through the hardwoods. I...
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High Plateau and Hemlock Valleys: The North Country Trail in the Allegheny Wilds
While the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT) spans near...
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Casting a Line for Tradition: The Jeff Burns Memorial Returns to Farnsworth
CLARENDON, PA — There is a specific kind of magic found i...
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Hector’s Run Falls: A Hidden Challenge in the Allegheny National Forest
Hector’s Run Falls: A Hidden Challenge in the Allegheny National Forest Tucked away betwe...
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The Dark Skies of the High Plateau: Northwestern Pennsylvania’s Last Frontier
The modern world has eradicated true darkness. For 80% of North Americans, the view from their back porch is a smog of amber ...
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Chasing the Thunder: Preparing for Pennsylvania’s May 2nd Spring Turkey Opener
There is a singular, electric moment in the Pennsylvania wilds that defines the transition from dormant winter to vibrant spr...
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Monsters of the Reservoir: The Legend of the Kinzua Musky
Thick, dark, and plunging to depths of over 130 feet, the waters of the Allegheny Reservoir—locally known as Kinzua&mda...
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